Drinking water quality in Ambert

Q: Is tap water in Ambert safe to drink?

Yes. The latest official test (23 June 2026) checked the tap water in Ambert and it passed every requirement.

Q: How high are PFAS levels in Ambert's drinking water?

The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <0,029 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 0 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)

Q: How hard is the water in Ambert?

The water hardness in Ambert is 1.56 °f (soft). This mainly matters for household appliances and detergent dosing, not for health.

Q: Where does this data come from?

All values come from official publications: Hub'eau, Qualité de l'eau potable (Ministère de la Santé / OFB / BRGM). Retrieved on 28 August 2026.

Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Population: 6,517 Water supplier: VEOLIA LOIRE AUVERGNE (63) Latest sample: 23 June 2026

Fails the current legal limits

PFAS in drinking water

EU legal limit

<0,029 µg/L Limit: 0.1 µg/L within limit

The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <0,029 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 0 % of the limit. (3 October 2025)

This source does not list each PFAS substance separately, so we cannot compare this water with the health limit.

Official assessment

The latest official test passed all quality requirements.

„Eau d'alimentation conforme aux limites de qualité et non conforme aux références de qualité.“

Microbiology: within limit Chemistry: within limit

Values to watch

These values are at least halfway to their legal limit, or over it.

Parameter	Value	Limit	Status
Copper	2.36 mg(Cu)/L	≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L	exceeded

Show all 16 official measurements

Parameter	Value	Limit	Status
Nitrate	4.5 mg/L	≤ 50 mg/L	within limit
Nitrite	<0,01 mg/L	≤ 0.5 mg/L	within limit
Lead	3 µg/L	≤ 10 µg/L	within limit
Copper	2.36 mg(Cu)/L	≤ 2 mg(Cu)/L	exceeded
Nickel	<5 µg/L	≤ 20 µg/L	within limit
Chromium	<5 µg/L	≤ 50 µg/L	within limit
Fluoride	0.06 mg/L	≤ 1.5 mg/L	within limit
Escherichia coli	<1 n/(100mL)	≤ 0 mL)	within limit
Enterococci	<1 n/(100mL)	≤ 0 mL)	within limit
Coliform bacteria	<1 n/(100mL)	≤ 0 mL)	within limit
pH	6.1 unité pH	6.5–9 unité pH	exceeded
Water hardness	1.56 °f	no limit	informational
Electrical conductivity	62 µS/cm	200–1,100 µS/cm	exceeded
Chloride	1.4 mg/L	≤ 250 mg/L	within limit
Sulphate	2 mg/L	≤ 250 mg/L	within limit
Turbidity	0.24 NFU	≤ 2 NFU	within limit

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Frequently asked questions

Is tap water in Ambert safe to drink?

Yes. The latest official test (23 June 2026) checked the tap water in Ambert and it passed every requirement.

How high are PFAS levels in Ambert's drinking water?

The total of 20 PFAS ("forever chemicals") was last measured at <0,029 µg/L. The EU limit is 0.1 µg/L, so this water is at 0 % of the limit. (below the EU limit)

How hard is the water in Ambert?

The water hardness in Ambert is 1.56 °f (soft). This mainly matters for household appliances and detergent dosing, not for health.

Where does this data come from?